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From toddlers watching cartoons on tablets to teenagers scrolling through social media, screens have become an integral part of childhood in Thailand, raising questions about how a generation growing up with them will develop, learn and interact with the world.

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Iran's stoppage-time goal disallowed in 1-1 draw with Egypt

SEATTLE: Iran had a stoppage-time goal ⁠disallowed and settled ⁠for a 1-1 draw with Egypt in an intense final Group G game at Seattle Stadium on Friday night.

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Mauvaka double inspires Toulouse to fourth-straight Top 14 in storm-impacted final

SAINT-DENIS (FRANCE) - Hooker Peato Mauvaka scored twice as Toulouse held on to beat Montpellier 28-20 for a record-equalling fourth-straight French Top 14 rugby title in a final interrupted by a thunderstorm.

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Three suspected insurgent attacks rock Deep South

Three suspected insurgent attacks across the southern border provinces in two days have disrupted a major highway, killed a village defence volunteer and injured a family of four.

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Aid planes landing at partially reopened Venezuela airport after quakes

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Venezuela's Simon Bolivar International Airport was partially reopened Saturday and accepting cargo flights carrying aid including a field hospital, the US State Department's top foreign assistance official said.

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Solidarity, sadness among Venezuelans made destitute by quake

LA GUAIRA (VENEZUELA) - Bandaged, bruised Venezuelans sifted through donated clothes in a large sports arena turned shelter after losing everything in the massive earthquakes that struck this week.

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'We need help': Venezuelans furious at slow official response to quakes

LA GUAIRA (VENEZUELA) - Boos followed Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during a visit to a Caracas neighborhood pulverized by two massive earthquakes.

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World's largest particle smasher halts for upgrade to boost hunt for dark matter

MEYRIN (SWITZERLAND) - The world's most powerful particle accelerator will Monday shutter operations for four years of renovations to dramatically boost its collision-capacity and the potential for unlocking one of the greatest mysteries of the Universe: dark matter.

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Venus Williams relishes 'very special' Wimbledon reunion with sister Serena

LONDON - Venus Williams is relishing the "very special" opportunity to reunite with her sister Serena in the Wimbledon doubles.

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City needs more than a governor

Today's gubernatorial election may appear to be a foregone conclusion, but it is by no means lacking in consequence.

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The lectern is never a good sign

You always know something "big" is going on in the UK when a lectern suddenly appears outside 10 Downing Street as happened last Monday. It is not usually good news for whoever happens to be in residence at the time.

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Thai authorities warn of unsafe ‘squishies’ amid toy craze

As Thailand embraces the craze for “squishies” — soft toys squeezed for satisfaction — consumer protection authorities have warned against some unbranded products that may contain chemical residues exceeding safety standards.

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Records tumble as European heatwave moves east

BERLIN - Tens of millions face a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with German forecasters warning that more records could be broken and eastern countries issuing a slew of red alerts for the coming days.

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US-Mexico ‘border mass’ honours migrants

NOGALES, Arizona - More than 100 Roman Catholic bishops, nuns, priests and parishioners joined a procession across the US-Mexico border on Friday evening, urging the US government to treat migrants with ‌dignity and respect.

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City Hall vows transparency on eve of Bangkok election

Unofficial results from governor and council votes expected by no later than 10pm Sunday

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Pilot confirmed dead in Beijing tower crash

BEIJING - The pilot of a light aircraft ‌that crashed into Beijing’s tallest building died and 13 people on the ground were injured, ⁠Chinese authorities said on Saturday.

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Iran hits US-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack

DUBAI - Iran said it struck targets linked ‌to US forces on Saturday in response to US airstrikes on its southern coast, as each side continued to accuse the other of violating last week’s agreement meant to end the four-month-old war.

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Post-storm cleanup continues in Lat Krabang

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is expediting restoration work along Chalong Krung Road in Lat Krabang district os Bangkok after heavy rain and strong winds toppled dozens power poles, causing damage to vehicles, homes and electricity infrastructure. All traffic lanes were expected to reopen later on Saturday.

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England, Portugal eye top spots in final group matches

LOS ANGELES - England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for grabs.

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Democrat leader Abhisit says Bangkok can change

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed confidence that gubernatorial candidate Anucha Burapachaisri and the party can bring meaningful change to Bangkok, while warning voters not to be misled by candidates claiming to be “independent” while concealing political affiliations.

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Australian held after teen girl’s body found in suitcase

Suspect arrested while attempting to depart Suvarnabhumi airport after discovery in Pattaya

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The purge of cheaters must be ruthless

Barely a day after saying it would halt the appointment of new civil servants after a massive exam cheating scandal threw the entire process into question, the Department of Local Administration (DLA) reversed the decision, citing the threat of hobbled government operations.

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Thousands expected for Vespa celebration in Rome

ROME - An icon for the Italian way of life, the Vespa is celebrating its 80th birthday with thousands of drivers expected to zip around Rome in the legendary scooters on Saturday.

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Belgium rout New Zealand to advance at World Cup

VANCOUVER - Leandro ⁠Trossard scored twice as Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 at the World Cup on Friday to seal top spot in Group G and a place in ‌the round of 32, while the Kiwis bowed out of the tournament.

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Digital platform to speed up Thai cannabis exports

Thailand will allow cannabis exporters to report their details digitally to improve business flow, as the country has recorded cumulative exports of the controlled herb worth more than 2.5 billion baht.

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